how to graph a point on a graph

Graphing a point on a coordinate plane involves a few simple steps. Here’s how to do it: ### 1. Understand the Coordinate System - The coordinate plane consists of two axes: - **X-axis** (horizontal) - **Y-axis** (vertical) - The point where the X and Y axes intersect is called the **origin** (0, 0). ### 2. Coordinates A point is represented by a pair of coordinates in the form (x, y), where: - **x** is the horizontal position (distance from the origin along the X-axis). - **y** is the vertical position (distance from the origin along the Y-axis). ### 3. Plotting the Point #### Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. **Identify the Coordinates**: Determine the x and y values for the point you want to plot. For example, for the point (3, 2): - x = 3 - y = 2 2. **Start at the Origin**: Locate the origin (0, 0) on your graph. 3. **Move Along the X-axis**: - Move horizontally to the right if x is positive or to the left if x is negative. For (3, 2), move 3 units to the right. 4. **Move Along the Y-axis**: - From the position you reached on the X-axis, move vertically upwards if y is positive or downwards if y is negative. For (3, 2), move 2 units up. 5. **Mark the Point**: Place a dot (•) or use a small cross (×) at the location where you end up. ### Example For the point (3, 2): 1. Start at the origin (0, 0). 2. Move 3 units to the right along the X-axis (to x = 3). 3. Move 2 units up (to y = 2). 4. Mark the point (3, 2) on the graph. That's it! You've successfully graphed a point on the coordinate plane.